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Hogansville council delays Jones Crossing Phase 3 approval amid amenities and UDO concerns
Summary
The Hogansville City Council tabled the preliminary plat for Jones Crossing Phase 3 to the next regular meeting after members raised concerns that the 106‑lot plan, which could add about 260 residents, lacks usable parks or recreational amenities despite meeting buffer and sidewalk requirements.
The Hogansville City Council on Dec. 1 tabled consideration of the preliminary plat for Jones Crossing Phase 3 after council members raised concerns that the 106‑lot plan lacks usable recreational amenities for an estimated 260 additional residents.
Mayor Jake Ayers said the plan, as submitted, provides limited new amenities and relies primarily on wetlands and buffers labeled "green space," which he and others said are not usable for recreation. City staff noted the plat is subject to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), unlike earlier phases, and that the plan includes sidewalks along Highway 54, a 75‑foot county stream buffer, a 25‑foot state stream buffer and a planned 25‑foot undisturbed buffer between Phases I and 3.
City Manager Lisa Kelly said she would discuss adding amenities with the developer and agreed to begin those conversations earlier in future reviews so quality‑of‑life elements are addressed before a plat is finalized. The plan also proposes a roadway connection to Phase I to create a second access point; an emergency access at Hutchins Moody Road is under consideration.
Council members questioned whether Phase 3 could be considered compliant with UDO amenity expectations by tying into Phase I, and urged staff to seek more clearly usable parkland or active recreational space rather than relying on preserved wetlands or tree buffers. No formal motion to approve was made; the council agreed to table the item to the upcoming Regular Meeting to allow staff and the developer additional time to negotiate potential amenity additions.
Key details from the submission include: 106 lots; estimated 260 additional residents (as provided to council); sidewalks along Highway 54 and throughout the development; preserved 75‑foot county stream buffer and 25‑foot state stream buffer; a 25‑foot undisturbed buffer between Phases I and 3; and consideration of emergency access at Hutchins Moody Road. The plat is subject to the UDO, in contrast to Phases 1 and 2.
The council’s next formal opportunity to act on the plat will be the Regular Meeting, where staff will report back on developer discussions and any changes to the proposed amenities.
